I don't want Elliot to be my prisoner. I want him to be my partner.
Vera
This episode, like the whole show, is cliche central. Apart from all the casual, but persistent racism and moral relativism, this show, which is especially present in this episode, has dubious motivation of characters, which are copy-pasted and cliched on their own, and starking jumps quintessential for Hollywood C production of the 70s.
And remember, if you want something from someone, and you can't hack them, just get into bed with them, this works every time, even when you're socially awkward nerd who has no communication skills. Is there someone in this show who's not completely desperate?
This episode is absolutely brilliant
From Whiterose's origin, to the scene with Olivia in the bar and finally the conversation they have in the bathroom, my mind kept being blown. This is why I watch Mr. Robot, for the high quality writing and character development, topped off with good direction.
Whoever cast young Whiterose needs a raise.
Now he's gotten the message
letting people in doesn't have to hurt
Sometimes I got so excited after watching this show that I even start checking penetration testing courses on offensive security website.
Episode three of this season brings in something Mr. Robot has been avoiding for awhile: genuine empathy. The series's MO has been cynicism for it's entire lifetime and it has served it well. But as we bring this journey to a close, if we are to truly reckon with Elliot's misdeeds and start to see progression in the way that Esmail has been pushing him it is a necessity to open up the world tonally to others' suffering. This episode does not exist in a vacuum. Mr. Robot has been hinting towards an empathetic break for years. But it is in this episode that it feels as though those teases are finally coming to fruition. Elliot has been changing from someone self-centered and pushed into understanding his actions for those around him. To actually see the other people he affects. Now, for the majority of the show's lifetime, Elliot and f_society have been hacking people around them with few redeeming qualities. But if the shift in super-objective is not only to revert 5/9 but also to rid the world of evil as he sees it, then Elliot must understand the consequences of the hacks he commits on the daily level. From a writing perspective, this pushes the boundaries of the world significantly and brings the perspective of the show into a different arena. By changing focus, we are now left to struggle with gray area in a more realistic way.
I am impressed by this season. Esmail has had tricks up his sleeves for years, but bravo on this one. It's not an outright twist so much as a subtle subversion ultimately tasty and nuanced.
Shout by notanewbieBlockedParent2022-12-26T05:54:33Z
This is FREAKING TENSE! And almost peak Mr. Robot! We continue to get amazing acting, and even the extras and side characters have some considerable time to shine here as well. We do get some very dark and heavy subject matter, but it it consistent with the main character, and definitely works. This is so good that it loses points for some, while helpful, ultimately distracting flashbacks in the first third of the outing, but still garners a 9/10 from me.